Most database professionals don’t look for a new job until they are either not happy with their current employment, or they have recently become unemployed. That, however, is the worst time to start getting your information in order. During this session we will discuss what you should be doing on a regular basis, rather than waiting for a job changing event to dust off your resume. Understanding that the competition is growing for each database role out is the first step in ensuring that you remain marketable.

Chris started his database career while in the Marine Corps working with Lotus Ami Pro databases somewhere in 1993. From there he went on to companies such as Wells Fargo, Pulte Mortgage and Yellow Pages Inc., and later consulted with insurance companies including Anthem Blue Shield. Chris has enjoyed writing and speaking about SQL Server over the last 10 years at events such as SQL Connections, Pass and SSWUG Ultimate conferences where Chris was the Conference Chair. Chris received the Microsoft MVP award. He is the founding member of the Colorado Springs SQL Server User Group and is currently blogging on chrisshaw.wordpress.com, sswug.org and writing his book, How to Find Your Next DBA Job.